Wales 2017 Toulon Tournament Squad
In May 2017, the Wales national team announced its official squad for the Toulon Tournament, a prestigious international youth football competition. The selection process focused on emerging talent capable of representing the nation on a global stage, adhering to strict age requirements to ensure a fair competition among youth prospects.
To be eligible for the 2017 tournament, players had to be born between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1999. This specific window ensured that the squad consisted of players in the critical transition phase between youth academies and senior professional football.
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Squad Selection and Changes
The final roster saw several adjustments before the tournament began. Notably, Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson were unavailable for selection as they had already been called up to the Wales senior squad, reflecting their rapid ascent in the national team hierarchy.
Additionally, the squad underwent several replacements due to player withdrawals. The following changes were made to the initial list:
- Cian Harries replaced Rhys Norrington-Davies.
- Aaron Lewis replaced Mitch Clark.
- Keiran Evans replaced David Brooks.
- Chris Mepham replaced Aron Davies.
- Lloyd Humphries replaced Matthew Smith.
Key Facts
- Eligibility Window: Players born between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1999.
- Senior Call-ups: Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson missed the tournament due to senior team duties.
- Top Scorers: George Thomas led the squad with 2 goals, followed by Daniel James with 1.
- Club Representation: Swansea City provided the highest number of players to the squad.
Detailed Player Roster
The squad was composed of a balanced mix of goalkeepers (GK), defenders (DF), midfielders (MF), and forwards (FW), drawing from various English league clubs.
| Position | Player | Date of Birth | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Luke Pilling | 1997-07-25 | 3 | 0 | Tranmere Rovers |
| GK | Lewis Thomas | 1997-09-20 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City |
| DF | Joe Rodon | 1997-10-22 | 3 | 0 | Swansea City |
| DF | Cameron Coxe | 1998-12-18 | 2 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| DF | Rhys Abbruzzese | 1998-03-23 | 2 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| DF | Aaron Lewis | 1998-06-26 | 2 | 0 | Swansea City |
| DF | Cian Harries | 1997-04-01 | 2 | 0 | Coventry City |
| DF | Cole Dasilva | 1999-05-11 | 1 | 0 | Chelsea |
| DF | Chris Mepham | 1997-11-05 | 1 | 0 | Brentford |
| MF | Jack Evans | 1998-04-25 | 3 | 0 | Swansea City |
| MF | Regan Poole | 1998-06-18 | 3 | 0 | Manchester United |
| MF | Rhyle Ovenden | 1998-08-10 | 1 | 0 | Watford |
| MF | Kieran Evans | 1999-03-27 | 0 | 0 | Swansea City |
| MF | Lloyd Humphries | 1997-10-03 | 0 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| FW | George Thomas | 1997-03-24 | 3 | 2 | Coventry City |
| FW | Daniel James | 1997-11-10 | 3 | 1 | Swansea City |
| FW | Nathan Broadhead | 1998-04-05 | 3 | 0 | Everton |
| FW | Mark Harris | 1998-12-28 | 3 | 0 | Cardiff City |
| FW | Liam Cullen | 1999-04-23 | 3 | 0 | Swansea City |
| FW | Tyler Roberts | 1999-01-12 | 2 | 0 | West Bromwich Albion |
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the age requirements for the 2017 Toulon Tournament?
Players were eligible if they were born between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1999.
Why were Ben Woodburn and Harry Wilson not in the squad?
Both players were unavailable because they had been included in the Wales senior national squad.
Which players were added as replacements to the squad?
The replacements included Cian Harries, Aaron Lewis, Keiran Evans, Chris Mepham, and Lloyd Humphries.
Who was the highest goal scorer for Wales in this squad?
George Thomas was the top scorer with 2 goals.
Which professional clubs were most represented in the squad?
Swansea City and Cardiff City provided a significant number of players to the roster.